Just when peaceful days are finally coming back into Aoi’s life, O-Ryo brings some shocking news.

Aoi develops her new hot-spring buns with help from everyone at Tenjin-ya.

Tenjin-ya’s fall festival is a big success, and Aoi and the master innkeeper discuss their relationship.

Aoi takes a voyage to Youto, the capital, and meets someone new.

As Aoi gets to know Takechiyo, she also finds out more about her late grandfather.

Aoi finally learns about the master innkeeper's origins.

Aoi returns to the capital with macarons for Takechiyo. She also learns more about Zakuro.

Aoi reunites with Takechiyo. Meanwhile, Byakuya's conversation with the ayakashi king goes sideways.

Aoi and company make it to the northern land, where they take the next steps in their plan.

Aoi gets some surprise new helpers, Ginji ponders his feelings, and Kasuga and Kiyo try to please each other.

Kiyo makes a decision that doesn't go over well with Kasuga. But he doesn't get to take it back right away...

Aoi makes new allies she and the others work to cure Kasuga.